Publications

Homelessness, Hunger, Workforce: Community Basic Needs Report

Research report that reviews needs, service systems, funding sources, demographic context, and opportunities to affect change in the issue areas of homelessness, hunger, and workforce development across six geographic focus areas in California, Washington State, and Kentucky. Written by Cassandra Benjamin for Genentech Foundation (2015).

Putting the East Bay to Work, Part Two: Partnering with Employers

Research report on workforce support strategies and resource gaps identified by employers as promising approaches to increase employment among individuals with work barriers in the East Bay Area. Based on interviews with East Bay employers. Written by Sara Kimberlin and Cassandra Benjamin for the East Bay Community Foundation (2014). see project description »

Putting the East Bay to Work: Sustainable Jobs for the Underemployed

Research report on sustainable jobs and recommendations for best practices in employment of three target populations in the East Bay Area: formerly incarcerated individuals, adults with limited English proficiency, and young adults who have aged out of foster care. Written by Cassandra Benjamin and Sara Kimberlin for the East Bay Community Foundation (2009). see project description »

Strengthening the Safety Net: Bay Area Philanthropy’s Response and Early Lessons

Research report on the scope and emerging best practices in safety net grantmaking in the San Francisco Bay Area, with an emphasis on the response to the “Great Recession.” Based on data gathered from 24 foundations and corporate funders. Identifies innovative approaches as well as gaps and opportunities in safety net grantmaking. Written by Cassandra Benjamin and Sara Kimberlin for The Safety Net Funders Network (2010). see project description »

Ending Bay Area Homelessness: The Philanthropic Role

A review of effective grantmaking strategies for preventing and ending homelessness. Written by Cassandra Benjamin with the National & Bay Area Foundation Advisory Groups to End Homelessness. Published by Neighborhood Funders Group & Bay Area Advisory Group (2004).

Research report on practices used to determine nonprofit administrative cost rates, based on a survey of San Francisco Bay Area nonprofit organizations. Includes discussion of implications for using rates as indicators of nonprofit effectiveness. Written by Cassandra Benjamin. Published by CompassPoint Nonprofit Services, with support from Peninsula Community Foundation (2000).